NHTSA vehicle safety data
2004 Four Winds Dutchmen Recalls & Complaints
The 2004 Four Winds Dutchmen has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Four Winds dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2004 Four Winds Dutchmen. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2004 Four Winds Dutchmen owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2004 Four Winds Dutchmen, describing incidents dated June 17, 2006.
Most-cited components
- Tires 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #10163972 · Filed
I OWN A 2004 FOURWINDS CAMPER WITH CARLISLE 235 8516 LOAD RANGE D 3200# (DOT3EOS, T004) TIRES. I EXPERIENCED A BLOW OUT ON THE PASSENGER FRONT WHILE TOWING ON THE INTERSTATE. TIRES ONLY TWO YEARS OLD WITH APPROXIMATELY 4000 MILES ON THEM WITH NO SIGNS OF ABNORMAL WEAR WHEN ROTATED AND BALANCED…
FUEL RAIL DAMPER RETAINER CLIP/CHEVROLET/WORKHORSE
NHTSA #06V351000 · Engine and Engine Cooling · NHTSA notice
Reported September 13, 2006 · FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL
Potentially affected: 692 vehicles
Defect description
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON WORKHORSE CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH GM 8.1L V8 ENGINES, IMPROPER HARDENING DURING THE HEAT TREATMENT PROCESS CAN CAUSE THE FUEL RAIL PULSE DAMPER RETAINER CLIP TO FRACTURE, RESULTING IN INADEQUATE RETENTION OF THE DAMPER. IF THE DAMPER BECOMES LOOSE, FUEL COULD BE PUMPED BY THE FUEL PUMP INTO THE UNDER HOOD AREA.
Safety consequence
IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD RESULT.
Manufacturer remedy
CHEVROLET AND WORKHORSE ARE HANDLING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN (PLEASE SEE 06V225 AND 06V289). DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL RAIL PULSE DAMPER RETAINER CLIPS ON THESE ENGINES FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, WORKHORSE AT 877-294-6773 OR THOR INDUSTRIES AT 937-596-6849.
Notes
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
FOUR WINDS/FORD/ABS BRAKE SYSTEM
NHTSA #04V513000 · Electrical System — Wiring · NHTSA notice
Reported October 28, 2004 · FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL
Potentially affected: 1,107 vehicles
Four Winds campaign 04S22 · Vehicles built September 1, 2002 – January 31, 2004 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
ON MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FORD E-SERIES CHASSIS , A DIODE IN THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) MODULE MAY EXPERIENCE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT.
Safety consequence
THE ELECTRICAL SHORT MAY CAUSE AN ABS MALFUNCTION THAT WOULD ILLUMINATE THE ABS WARNING LIGHT, OR THE MODULE MAY OVERHEAT RESULTING IN A BURNING ODOR, SMOKE, AND/OR FIRE. THIS CONDITION MAY OCCUR WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN OR UNATTENDED.
Manufacturer remedy
FORD MOTOR COMPANY IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW FUSE IN THE ABS CIRCUIT AND INSTALL A HEAT SHIELD OVER THE ABS MODULE. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673 OR FOUR WINDS AT 937-295-2983.
Notes
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
FOUR WINDS/FORD/AIR FILTER
NHTSA #04V529000 · Engine and Engine Cooling · NHTSA notice
Reported October 27, 2004 · FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL
Potentially affected: 1,380 vehicles
Four Winds campaign 04S23 · Vehicles built September 1, 2002 – July 31, 2004 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
ON MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FORD E-SERIES CHASSIS, THE AIR FILTER ELEMENT MATERIAL PROCESS RESULTED IN AN AIR FILTER PAPER ELEMENT THAT CAN SMOLDER OR BURN. THIS CHANGE IN FILTER PAPER COMPOSITION COMBINED WITH THE CONFIGURATION OF THE AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM, MAY ALLOW HOT CARBON PARTICLES TO CONTACT THE AIR FILTER ELEMENT DURING CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS THAT CREATE HOT PARTICLES.
Safety consequence
THESE HOT PARTICLES MAY IGNITE THE AIR FILTER ELEMENT WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM DAMAGE OR UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Manufacturer remedy
FORD IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE AIR FILTER ELEMENT. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673 OR FOUR WINDS AT 937-295-2983.
Notes
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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